Monthly Archives: April 2015

Eagles and flags

I’m working on patriotic themed boots today.

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Leather beading

The leather wrapped cord that finishes an edge is called beading. The emotion I’m feeling now that it’s done is called happiness.

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April newsletter

Here’s a link to my newsletter for the month of April. April Newsletter

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Traveling in boots

My boots and I are delayed at DFW. It will be nice to be home!

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Bracelet

There’s an auction next week at Penland so I made this bracelet to donate. This design is called “Love Is A Lonely Street.”

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Blowing glass

Today I was invited up to the glass blowing studio to try blowing glass with Nancy Callan, an amazing glass blower. I was NOT amazing. I couldn’t manage to both blow and twirl the glass at the same time, and in … Continue reading

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Rainbow

This was the view from our classroom window today. I’ve never looked down on a rainbow before!

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Penland School of Craft

I’m teaching an inlay/overlay class at the Penland School of Craft in North Carolina this week. The room is bright and spacious, and I really enjoy teaching here. This is the view from my third floor classroom.

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New high heels

My daughter Paige made me a pair of high heels! They fit perfectly and I love them. I didn’t dress for heels today though. The leather is chocolate kangaroo and black hair-on calf. It’s super soft and comfy.

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Boot making class

“How to Make Cowboy Boots” class in Lisa’s studio I’ve been announcing that I have no more boot making classes for the rest of 2015, but I’ve had one spot open up. The dates are July 27-August 7. The class … Continue reading

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